The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan

Sebastian Malheur is the
most dangerous sort of rake: an educated one. When he’s not
scandalizing ladies in the bedchamber, he’s outraging proper society
with his scientific theories. He’s desired, reviled, acclaimed, and
despised—and he laughs through it all.

Violet Waterfield, the
widowed Countess of Cambury, on the other hand, is entirely respectable,
and she’d like to stay that way. But Violet has a secret that is beyond
ruinous, one that ties her irrevocably to England’s most infamous
scoundrel: Sebastian’s theories aren’t his. They’re hers.

So
when Sebastian threatens to dissolve their years-long conspiracy,
she’ll do anything to save their partnership...even if it means opening
her vulnerable heart to the rake who could destroy it for good.

Review

I was really excited going into this one. And I did really enjoy it. Courtney Milan is a great author. But I was a little let down. The ending especially is were I thought there could've been more development.

Sebastian and Violet were both great. He was probably the best version of the "unrequited" love character I've ever read. So good, I even feel weird classifying him that way. And Violet was such a complex character. They also have a very interesting relationship. They are friends, but also have a really difficult situation to deal with.

Sorry, my recent reviews have been pretty crappy. I'll try to get better.